Laparoscopic Truncal Vagotomy and Antrectomy for Gastric Outlet Obstruction by Duodenal Ulcer

Namir Katkhouda, Tom R. DeMeester

Product Details
Product ID: CC-1801
Year Produced: 1995
Length: 16 min.


Vagotomy and antrectomy is the treatment of choice for gastric outlet obstruction due to complicated chronic duodenal ulcer. Not only does it reduce acid secretion, but it removes a distended vagotomized antrum, site of gasrin production. This procedure can be done safely laparoscopically. Two Billroth techniques are demonstrated.